Each year, the Maa Mangala temple in Kakatpur becomes the epicenter of fervent devotion as thousands of devotees gather to partake in the ancient tradition of Jhamu Yatra and witness the awe-inspiring Rajrajeswari Besha of the goddess. This sacred event, held on the fifth Tuesday of the Chaitra month, attracts pilgrims from far and wide,…
As Odisha gears up for a crucial electoral battle, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to escalate its campaign with a high-profile visit from Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25. Shah’s itinerary includes a pivotal public rally in Sonepur, where he will rally support for the party’s candidates contesting in both the Lok…
Odisha continues to swelter under scorching temperatures as the mercury soared to 32°C and above in 14 locations across the state by 8:30 AM. Bhadrak emerged as the hottest spot, recording a blistering 35.6°C. The relentless heatwave persists, with 11 places experiencing temperatures surpassing 35°C before noon, with Balasore leading at a scorching 40.4°C closely…
In a bid to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha has taken decisive action following allegations of electoral code violations against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi. These allegations have emerged just ahead of the concurrent Lok Sabha and…
In a significant development within India’s educational landscape, Professor Sukumar Mishra, hailing from Odisha, has assumed the esteemed position of Director at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad (IIT-Dhanbad). This appointment marks a pivotal moment not only for IIT-Dhanbad but also for the broader academic community, as Mishra brings with him a wealth of experience,…
Odia film industry luminary Varsha Priyadarshini secured the nomination as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate for the forthcoming Odisha Assembly elections. · The announcement of Varsha’s candidacy comes as a significant departure as it sidelines the incumbent MLA Amar Prasad Satpathy, who had represented the Barchana Assembly Constituency for three consecutive terms. · The BJD’s latest…
Boat carrying over 57 capsizes, two killed, 48 rescued, search operation underway. · According to the police, the incident happened when over 50 passengers hailing from the Kharsia area in neighbouring Chhattisgarh were returning in the boat after visiting a temple. · The search and rescue operation will continue till the last person is located,” Northern Range…
Orange Alert for Extreme Heatwave · Affected Districts: Mayurbhanj, Angul, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack. · Daytime temperatures are expected to soar above 40°C in numerous areas. · Immediate Precautions Advised · Temperature Records Broken as Bhubaneswar, the state capital, registered a scorching temperature of 43.6°C, marking the highest recorded temperature of the season. · In response to the heatwave forecast, the…
A former Congress MLA from Odisha’s Aul constituency (2014-2019), sold a portion of his ancestral land to finance his daughter’s campaign. · Facing a financial crunch aggravated by the freeze on party accounts by the Income Tax department, Sharma made this tough decision. · Expressing dismay over the lack of financial support from the Congress party, Sharma…
The Congress party has wielded the disciplinary axe against Jatni MLA Suresh Kumar Routray ousting him from the party for a duration of six years. · The expulsion order comes amidst a tumultuous period for the party, triggered by the departure of Routray’s son, Manmath, who opted to join the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). · Routray’s…
